Manager, Device & Merchant Technology

Xplor • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Device & Merchant Technology Manager owns Xplor’s payment device lifecycle, performance, controls and strategy. In partnership with Business Units, Payments and manufacturers, the role oversees POS Portal’s contracted configuration, warehousing, fulfilment, reporting and returns services to support growth, reliable merchant service, and agreed compliance and financial requirements.

The manager serves as the primary Business Unit contact for device needs and leads the operating model and vendor relationship. The position also coordinates migrations, device launches, support improvements, security and compliance controls, cost management, and long-term device estate strategy.

Requirements

• Experience managing payment terminals, hardware or a comparable technology estate at scale within payments, merchant acquiring, fintech or payment operations.
• Strong vendor management and communication skills across Business Units, technical teams and external partners.
• Working knowledge of device lifecycle management, fulfilment, inventory and operational controls.
• Strong analytical capability and ability to turn performance data into clear actions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with POS Portal or a similar provider, acquiring, PayFac or payment processing.
• Experience across multiple geographies or Business Units.
• Knowledge of SmartPOS, integrated commerce and terminal technologies.
• Knowledge of PCI DSS and device security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the device lifecycle, from demand forecasting and purchasing through deployment, support, replacement, returns, refurbishment and retirement, and oversee POS Portal’s delivery against Xplor’s requirements.
• Maintain accurate, reconciled serial-number records and controls; monitor device performance, usage, availability and condition; and balance stock needs against cost.
• Serve as the main Business Unit contact for device needs, forecasts and growth plans, translating requirements into delivery plans with POS Portal and internal teams while maintaining consistent standards.
• Lead existing-estate migrations with each Business Unit, owning sequencing, customer communications, readiness and service continuity; track progress, risks, dependencies and exceptions through completion.
• Own Xplor’s device operating model and POS Portal relationship, holding the vendor accountable for contractual commitments, SLAs and KPIs through regular service, stock, cost and customer-experience reviews.
• Resolve escalations and cross-functional blockers, drive root-cause improvements, and coordinate device manufacturers and future hardware partners.
• Govern terminal configuration standards and coordinate software, firmware and security updates with Product, Engineering, Operations and vendors.
• Support terminal launches, certification and upgrades in line with Xplor’s product roadmap and merchant needs.
• Partner with Customer Success, Support and Onboarding to improve installation, activation and support through clear playbooks, ownership and service expectations.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex device issues and use incident trends to reduce repeat contacts.
• Maintain applicable PCI, security and regulatory controls, including for lost, stolen, compromised and retired devices; support audits, risk reporting and remediation.
• Track device costs, vendor charges, inventory exposure and cost-optimisation opportunities.
• Develop the device estate strategy, evaluate SmartPOS, integrated and unattended solutions, and build investment cases.
• Drive automation, standardisation and scalability across device management processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed